Steen Langstrup Quotes

“We were supposed to be heroes.” “There’s no such thing as heroes.” Conversation between ‘Alis K’ and ‘Borge’ The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

Heroes Ww2 Scandinavian Mysteries

Book:The Informer

Source: The Informer

“That’s war. It won’t let anyone get away unscathed. I’m sorry about Grete.” Verner aka ‘Jens’ in the novel 'the Informer' by Steen Langstrup”

War Ww2 Denmark

Book:The Informer

Source: The Informer

“You just hang in there, boy, hang in with that apprenticeship of yours, do you hear me? You are lucky they would even take someone like you. You’re a child of the slums. A ragtag. On top of that, you’re a whining piece of shit. Nobody will ever do anything for you. Do you understand what I’m saying? They’ll let you starve to death, no problem. Nobody is going to cry on your grave.” Poul-Erik’s Mother The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

Crime Mothers Noir Style Scandinavian Mysteries

Book:The Informer

Source: The Informer

“I’ve been washing stairs my whole life. One day after the other. Since I was five years old. I’ve never complained. Shame on you. I’m embarrassed to have a son like you…can’t even look after his own bicycle. You just wait until your dad comes home. Then you’ll be in trouble, I can tell you that much.” Poul-Erik’s Mother The Informer”

Mothers Bicycle Scandinavian Mysteries

Book:The Informer

Source: The Informer

“Jimmy Sadd is the most evil man I’ve ever known. I mean really evil. I’m not talking about tough, or cruel – all the bosses are tough and cruel. You’ll never get anywhere in our world if you’re not respected. But Jimmy ... God damn, Bruno, getting involved with Sadd ... I’d rather do a deal with the devil himself. Sadd is worse. You’ll never get out.” George Hanson In The Shadow of Sadd.”

Crime Gangsters Scandinavian Mysteries Jimmy Sadd

Book:In The Shadow of Sadd

Source: In The Shadow of Sadd

“People change sides. You’ve always been a dirty piece of shit cop. You can be bought, Verner!” “Just like you, Ingrid. Just like you.” Conversation between ‘Alis K’ and ‘Jens’ in the novel 'The Informer' by Steen Langstrup”

Ww2 Cops Informers Scandinavian Mysteries

Book:The Informer

Source: The Informer

“I turn off my cell phone and reluctantly slide it down my pocket. My hands are shaking. A large knife appears in his hand.” William Wilson in the short story 'Metro' by Steen Langstrup”

Murder Train Shaking Knife Metro

Book:Metro

Source: Metro

“My doppelganger wraps the ear in a handkerchief and shoves it into his pocket as he leaves the train with a nod of his head in my direction.” William Wilson in the short story 'Metro' by Steen Langstrup”

Horror Train Torture Metro Ear Handkerchief Doppelganger

Book:Metro

Source: Metro

“There are criminals everywhere these days, you know. One might end up missing the police! Who would have thought that possible?” The Maid The Informer by Steen Langtrup”

World War 2 Crime Thriller Noir Fiction Scandinavian Mysteries

Book:The Informer

Source: The Informer

“We saved the lives of a whole family that night. Children, parents, uncles, aunts, grandparents, all sailed to safety in Sweden inside a little fisherman’s boat.” Johannes aka ‘BB’ The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

Crime Fiction Noir Fiction World War Two Scandinavian Mysteries

Book:The Informer

Source: The Informer

“It was the second time in a row they were expecting us. We’ve got an informer in our group.” Johannes aka ‘BB’ The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

World War 2 Crime Thriller Noir Fiction Scandinavian Mysteries Sabotage Group Bb

Book:The Informer

Source: The Informer

“No! The mission was to terminate one Hipo officer. Not four by random. You didn’t get him so the operation was a failure.” Johannes aka ‘BB’ The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

Mission Noir Fiction Scandinavian Mysteries Hipo

Book:The Informer

Source: The Informer

“What if the saboteurs come while he’s standing there pissing on our truck?” “Then he’s in trouble.” Conversation between two Gestapo Officers The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

Trouble Noir Fiction Scandinavian Mysteries Trucks

Book:The Informer

Source: The Informer

“There is always a unique atmosphere in the car when you drive through the City with a dead body in the back.”

Crime Noir Scandinavian Literature

Book:In The Shadow of Sadd

Source: In The Shadow of Sadd

“Someday this war will be over. A new order of the world will appear in its place. The idea of Socialism will prevail. In the future they’ll remember us as heroes.” Thorkild aka ‘Borge’ The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

Socialism Noir Style Scandinavian Mysteries

Book:The Informer

Source: The Informer

“Agreed. We could set a trap for him. See if he goes for it.” “How would we do that?” Conversation between ‘Borge’ and ‘Jens’ The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

Ww2 Trap Informer

Book:The Informer

Source: The Informer

“This is Denmark. We are Danes. We keep our distance. We do not pick a seat close to strangers if other seats are available. We do not talk to strangers in the trains.” William Wilson in the short story 'Metro' by Steen Langstrup”

Horror Denmark Trains Metro

Book:Metro

Source: Metro

“Why didn’t you call me at… Sorry, I have no idea where I’ve been. Berlin? Was it Berlin today?” William Wilson in the short story 'Metro' by Steen Langstrup”

Metro Scandinavian William Wilson

Book:Metro

Source: Metro

“F***, some people are so determined to be good that it makes me want to puke.” Bruno Hanson in In The Shadow of Sadd.”

Crime Noir Scandinavian Mysteries

Book:In The Shadow of Sadd

Source: In The Shadow of Sadd

“Foreign food isn’t really my thing. I tasted whale once, and I was sick for a week.”

Crime Fiction Crime Noir Scandinavian Mysteries

Book:In The Shadow of Sadd

Source: In The Shadow of Sadd

“We cut down trees that do not bear fruit! We have to bring back the death penalty! It’s the only way to deal with evil.” “Would you execute anyone else, now that you’re in a groove?” Conversation on Radio Fake 112.8 MHz In The Shadow of Sadd”

Crime Noir Scandinavian Mysteries

Book:In The Shadow of Sadd

Source: In The Shadow of Sadd

“AK 47, is perfect copy, yes? Every detail. Like real thing. Yes. Kalashnikov. Your boy, he be happy for Uncle Sante, no?” “I’m sorry, Sante. It’s really nice of you, but I don’t want Sofus playing with guns.” Conversation between George Hanson and Sante In The Shadow of Sadd”

Crime Dark Humor Ak 47 Scandinavian Mysteries

Book:In The Shadow of Sadd

Source: In The Shadow of Sadd

“I’ve just been wandering the streets at night. If I came by a German soldier out alone, I would follow him, shove the pistol to the back of his head, and shoot. Once, I even did two at the same time, but they were really drunk.” Poul-Erik aka ‘Willy’ The Informer by Steen Langstrup”

Noir Wandering Ww2 Scandinavian Really Drunk

Book:The Informer

Source: The Informer

“It’s a case of mistaken identity. It’s one big mistake. You weren’t even in the country when it happened.” Maja in the short story 'Metro' by Steen Langstrup”

Horror Short Stories Noir Edgar Allan Poe Scandinavian

Book:Metro

Source: Metro

“But I’m completely innocent in this case. I’m the victim. Don’t you understand? If she’d just dressed in an appropriate manner, nothing would have happened. I’m a peaceful man, and now I’m going to prison.” Conversation on Radio Fake 112.8 MHz In The Shadow of Sadd.”

Crime Scandinavian Radio Fake

Book:In The Shadow of Sadd

Source: In The Shadow of Sadd

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